A fly-tipping hotspot in Willenhall is having a £166,000 makeover that will be completed before the end of the year.
The car park area on Nottingham Drive is now owned by Walsall Council, who plan to implement a number of improvements, including:
- Replacing bollards
- Carpark resurfacing
- Two vehicle cross-over points and a height barrier
- Electric vehicle charging points
The work is set to be completed by 9 December, 2022.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration at Walsall Council said: “I have been working with current ward members and officers for a number of years to resolve this ongoing issue.
“The area has been plagued with fly tipping and without a landowner it has been very difficult to resolve the issues. With the council now taking ownership it will be able to take tougher action on anyone who fly tips on the land.
“The building does not become council owned but the owner will have to cooperate with the council to stop the ongoing fly tipping issues. The rebuilt car park will Improve the area and the shopping experience for local people”